Post by: TeacherMan on January 01, 2011, 11:16:13 PM
Forgot to say mostly for yotes and cats, but possible wolf and or cougar size animals as well. One more question, what type of glass would you put on top???
thanks!
Post by: Huntbear on January 01, 2011, 11:21:57 PM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 02, 2011, 12:17:36 AM
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Post by: 700xcr on January 02, 2011, 06:25:48 AM
I'm getting a Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .243 LH for coyotes and deer. Great long range shooting rigs!I have the Remington 700 SPS Varmint in 223rem. and love it. Adjusted the trigger down to 2Ibs. and it is a tack driver. 243win. should make an excellent longer range varmint/deer caliber.
Post by: boneaddict on January 02, 2011, 06:26:30 AM
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Post by: TeacherMan on January 02, 2011, 11:15:44 AM
What would a good range be on a .223 in the R15 with 22" barrel. The gun just looks cool :chuckle:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 02, 2011, 11:25:42 AM
Post by: BlackRidge on January 02, 2011, 10:44:26 PM
I have shot a lot of yotes over the years with 223's. I have had a lot of runners, with the 223. You knock them down and then they get up and take off. I would say 300 is a good range for that gun. I don't like to shoot my 223's past 200+ yards. Even though they will kill, it can't compare to the 22-250.
+1
The 223 can be accurate out to 500yrds under good/ideal conditions, but it wont have much knock-down power at that point, out to 200-250, it still does fairly well. I went with the standard AR15 setup because of how common/inexpensive the 223/5.56 rounds were, theyve gone up a little in price, but its still a fantastic caliber to reload for (plenty of component options to find that perfect round for your gun/barrel). The thing I like about the AR platform is the versatility it brings to the table
The 223 may not be the best varmint round out there, but in comparison to others like the 22-250 & .204, its abundant and inexpensive OTC.
If distance is a deal breakers, the 22-250 is definitely the answer though, well worth the small increase in $$ for ammo for the trade-off in results downrange. That will reach out and touch a yote at 500yrds easy and as carp alluded to, it won't be getting back up to taunt you
Post by: halfpipe88 on January 03, 2011, 08:25:30 AM
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Post by: Straight Shooter on January 03, 2011, 06:09:26 PM
Thanks for all the info guys, I'm saving till June for the AR, I went out today and got a nice Nikon 6-24x42 scope for my .243 and some 58 grain vmax bullets Hornady loads. I will turn it into a predator killer for know. Thanks again!
I picked up 6 boxes of the moly-coated 58 gr V-Max loads... shooting sub-MOA at 200 yards.
Post by: homehunter on January 03, 2011, 06:54:29 PM
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Post by: wadu1 on January 03, 2011, 07:24:59 PM
:twocents:
Post by: BlackRidge on January 04, 2011, 11:20:22 AM
Thanks for all the info guys, I'm saving till June for the AR, I went out today and got a nice Nikon 6-24x42 scope for my .243 and some 58 grain vmax bullets Hornady loads. I will turn it into a predator killer for know. Thanks again!
When you finally are ready to buy one, check out J&S Gun Parts (http://jsgunparts.com/store/) down in Olympia. Best prices/selection I've seen locally, great guys too, they all worked for Olympic Arms at one point, or still do
Post by: Bofire on January 04, 2011, 04:14:08 PM
Carl
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Post by: MuleySniper on January 04, 2011, 07:11:24 PM
MS
Post by: 7mag. on January 05, 2011, 02:31:52 PM
Post by: Jerry malbeck on January 06, 2011, 10:17:17 PM
to heavy, wont swing fast, and ya gotta pack that anchor around all day . if your not going to be shooting multiple rounds there is no need for a bull barrel , all a bull barrel does is dissipate heat a lil better until they get good and hot , then you have to let them cool for a longer period of time , just makes no sense to me for a gun you will be calling critters with . :twocents:
Post by: wastickslinger on January 06, 2011, 10:26:43 PM
I know the VTR's are a cool looking rifle, but the they have too short a barrel for a 22-250. With the short barrel, you're not going to get great range with a .223 either. I think they are more of a novelty gun than a good varmint killer.
My VTR has a 24" barrel. Almost too long for wheeling and dealing. :twocents: And mine literally stacks bullets. At the range the first time at 100 yards 509er and Antlerking thought I was missing the target after the first shot. After further inspection I had just made my first hole a little bigger. :chuckle: Mine is a .204. I love it.
Post by: Special T on January 07, 2011, 09:30:40 AM
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Post by: TheSkyBuster on January 15, 2011, 05:13:20 PM
I like 22.250 bolt guns, I run .53 gr Barns TSX-FB on top of 38 gr of H380. Just a simple long range shooter.
:twocents:
I tried the 53 gr TSX-FB in my light barreled 700 SPS stainless and they were all over the paper. I figured it was the 1 in 14" twist and/or the lenght of the bullet and quit using them after the first batch. I could be wrong though I never really revisited that problem.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 15, 2011, 05:22:52 PM
Why in the world would any one want a bull barreled rifle for a calling gun?
to heavy, wont swing fast, and ya gotta pack that anchor around all day . if your not going to be shooting multiple rounds there is no need for a bull barrel , all a bull barrel does is dissipate heat a lil better until they get good and hot , then you have to let them cool for a longer period of time , just makes no sense to me for a gun you will be calling critters with . :twocents:
How many miles do you carry your gun per day ? I go and sit down someplace, so distance isn't a big deal. :twocents:
Post by: jackelope on January 15, 2011, 08:42:59 PM
The Remington R-25 is supposed to be good, but I'm not sure what the price difference is between the R-15 and the R-25.
It's not a price difference, it's a caliber difference...kinda like a AR-15 and an AR-10.
Post by: jackelope on January 15, 2011, 08:44:38 PM
Post by: brew on January 15, 2011, 09:40:19 PM
Post by: tlbradford on January 15, 2011, 09:46:51 PM
Of course, I'm hitting the local stores looking for a used bolt action pistol since I'm packing a camera most of the time and calling for others. Maybe a Contender.
Post by: jackelope on January 15, 2011, 09:54:30 PM
Post by: Bofire on January 16, 2011, 09:42:17 AM
Carl
Post by: Sidewinder on January 16, 2011, 11:06:46 PM
Post by: BlackRidge on January 16, 2011, 11:59:40 PM
My 22-250 critter gitter. 6-18x50 cheap Bushnell scope but it works.
Nice setup :tup:
Post by: pronghorn on January 17, 2011, 08:57:37 PM
I shoot a Savage model 12 22-250 with a 6-25x52 Millet scope. It took awhile but I'm shooting out to 500 yards comfotably.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 17, 2011, 09:18:44 PM
My 22-250 critter gitter. 6-18x50 cheap Bushnell scope but it works.
I have to same exact gun and scope.............are we related ?
Post by: jackelope on January 18, 2011, 07:19:50 AM
Good taste.
JB
Post by: ducks55 on January 18, 2011, 01:25:19 PM
My 22-250 critter gitter. 6-18x50 cheap Bushnell scope but it works.
I have to same exact gun and scope.............are we related ?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 18, 2011, 03:51:09 PM
damn...that's almost scary. I even have the ammo holder thing. I just didn't have it on there for the pic.
Good taste.
JB
No wonder the coyotes run when they see me, there's 2 of us..................
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 18, 2011, 03:53:14 PM
What gun is that?My 22-250 critter gitter. 6-18x50 cheap Bushnell scope but it works.
I have to same exact gun and scope.............are we related ?
T/C Encore 22-250 w/26 inch bull barrel and Bushnell 6x18x50 scope. Works very well I might add.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 18, 2011, 03:55:44 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 18, 2011, 04:06:28 PM
It shoots nicely, outshoots me anyway. This is a 2.5" orange dot at 100 yards.
Post by: HuntHigh on January 18, 2011, 04:22:52 PM
Post by: BlackRidge on January 18, 2011, 04:27:45 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 18, 2011, 05:23:49 PM
Nice setup campmeat, I was gonna say, that looks awefully familiar :chuckle:
Why thank you. I also put my 300 win mag barrel on that frame too. Coyotes hate that gun big time !!! No matter, just big splatter.
Post by: jackelope on January 18, 2011, 05:31:42 PM
Ohh geez this is really getting spooky.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 18, 2011, 05:54:53 PM
I've got a 300wm barrel for mine too...
Ohh geez this is really getting spooky.
Ok, Ok. How about pistol barrels ? All 15". 308, 450, 454 ?
Post by: BlackRidge on January 19, 2011, 11:14:31 AM
I've got a 300wm barrel for mine too...
Ohh geez this is really getting spooky.
:hello: ....same here, spooky indeed (well, close .223 and 300wm)
No pistol barrels..... yet, any suggestions?
Post by: dad98684 on January 19, 2011, 11:24:12 AM
Nice setup campmeat, I was gonna say, that looks awefully familiar :chuckle:
Why thank you. I also put my 300 win mag barrel on that frame too. Coyotes hate that gun big time !!! No matter, just big splatter.
I have have been thinking about a 223 or 22-250 barrel for my encore, i have 4 barrels (300wm, 45-70, 20ga, 22lr) & 2 frames so far, and i have been watching this post and i just can't decide. i am leaning toward 223, here on the west side i would be surprised if i had a shot over 250 yards.
Post by: jackelope on January 19, 2011, 11:27:52 AM
I'm looking for a 12 gauge turkey barrel if anyone's got one collecting dust by the way.
Good site by the way here
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